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Hello, I’m Brad Nakase. I am dedicated to providing the strongest advocacy to improve the lives of my clients, one person at a time. It is essential to select a business lawyer or personal injury lawyer that matches your personality. I am passionate about the clients I represent. I invite you to read my former clients’ Google Reviews. If we’re not a good fit, I promise to refer you to a competent attorney to help you.

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Brad has successfully litigated over $100 million for his clients to make a real difference in their lives. Through his exceptional qualities of dependability, integrity, and fearless advocacy, Brad regularly espouses the central tenets of Lawyers of Distinction... Such professional attributes supplement Brad’s professional legal skills and experience, which has set him apart from other California attorneys as a top-rated choice for complex legal representation.

Award Lawyers of Distinction 2020 - Brad Nakase

Brad Nakase is an award winning  Lawyer.


  • Lawyers of Distinction Award 2020 (Personal  Injury Lawyer)
  • Justia Highest Rating Honor 10
  • AVVO Highest Rated Lawyer 10
  • AVVO Clients’ Choice Award

Personal Injury Attorney

Personal injury lawyers from San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino refer their injured clients to our office. We have great success in difficult cases that other lawyers refuse to take. This dedication earned Brad Nakase the Litigator of the Year award in 2020 from the American Institute of Trial Lawyers. As an injury attorney, Brad was also recognized for his excellence in personal injury law and was named as one of the Lawyers of Distinction in 2020.

Since 2005, our personal injury lawyers not afraid to take on difficult cases. Brad Nakase focuses on helping people who have suffered catastrophic personal injuries and has successfully litigated over $100 million for his clients.

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Material Breach of Contract

A material breach of contract occurs when a party fail to perform a contract's terms making the primary purpose of the contract not met, the breach is considered material.

What Type of Business Is a Partnership?

A partnership is the simplest business structure where two or more people are owners of a business. The types of business partnerships include general partnership, limited partnership, and limited liability partnership.

What Is Company Culture?

A company culture is how things get done in the workplace. Company culture can more be described as core values or operating principles used to set the tone for the company's overall operations and success.

What is a sole proprietorship?

A sole proprietor is someone who owns an unincorporated business by himself or herself. A sole proprietorship is a business that can be owned and controlled by an individual.

Sole Proprietorship vs. LLC

Sole proprietorships are popular for self-employed professionals, freelancers, and contract workers, while LLC offers personal liability protection than sole proprietorship.

Is it legal to sell homemade food in California?

Yes, you can sell food from home so long as you have California-required health and food handling permits and business licenses. You must get a permit to sell food from home from the county health department in California. 

How to Incorporate a Small Business in California?

To incorporate a small business in California, file an Articles of Incorporation with the California Secretary of State's office. After you file the Article of Incorporation, create corporate bylaws, and elect your initial director(s).

6 Steps for Planning a Business Grand Opening

1. Create Goals for the Event, 2. Begin Planning Early, 3. Stick to the Budget, 4. Have the Right Insurance, 5. Advertise Before the Event, 6. Offer Food and Entertainment

10 Facts About Business Before Starting A Business

1) More than 50% of new businesses survive their first year in business. 2) Less than 50% of family-owned businesses are passed to their children. 3) 40% of business experience challenges in the supply chain…

S Corp vs C Corp – Differences and Benefits

The main difference between an S Corp and a C Corp is that for a C Corp, the corporate profit is taxed to the company, and the dividends to the shareholders are also taxed. In contrast, for an S Corp, the profit is taxed to the shareholder but not to the corporation. Generally, small businesses are S Corps, and major companies are C Corps, e.g., Apple, Microsoft, Caterpillar, John Deer, etc.

How to Form a Corporation in California?

To form a corporation in California follow these steps: 1) Write a one page Article of Incorporation, 2) File the Article of Incorporation with the California Secretary of State, 3) Elect corporate board of directors, 4) File Statement of Information with Secretary of State.

What are the benefits of a corporate lawyer?

The are many benefits of hiring a corporate lawyer for your business which includes: avoiding litigation, enforceable contracts, develop employee policies, proper licensing, etc.

What is Commercial Litigation?

Commercial litigation refers to litigation (lawsuit) that involves commercial or business disputes in court between two or more parties.

How to Get Rid of a 50 50 Business Partner.

How to Get Rid of a 50/50 Business Partner. One method to get rid of a 50/50 partner is to file a business partnership dissolution in the state your company was formed to end the partnership.

Personal Assistant Scam

A personal assistant scam typically involves a perpetrator putting out an ad to hire a personal assistant. Then, when the perpetrator purportedly hires the personal assistant, the assistant is asked to buy something with their own money with the promise to be repaid. The perpetuator then disappears after receiving the goods.

Fiduciary Responsibility Definition

A fiduciary responsibility refers to an organization that must put another person’s best interest first. A fiduciary duty is the highest standard of care in law. For example, a lawyer owes a fiduciary responsibility to the clients, a doctor owes a fiduciary duty to a patient, and a trustee owes a fiduciary duty to a beneficiary.

What is profit formula and how to calculate profit formula?

A business profit is revenue minus expenses. The profit formula in accounting calculates the net gains or losses incurred by the business for a period by subtracting the total expenses from the total income: Total Income – Total Expenses - Profit

What is invoice reconciliation?

Invoice reconciliation is the process of matching bank statements to incoming and outgoing invoices. The purpose of invoice reconciliation is to confirm that the data entry is correctly matched with every invoice.

What Makes a Verbal Contract Valid

A verbal contract is valid when contractual elements are satisfied, such as evidence of an offer, acceptance of the offer, and consideration which is an exchange of value between the parties.

Marketing Transport Company

The easiest way of growing your list of clients is to schedule a meeting with businesses that do a lot of shipping and introduce your transportation company. Then, engage an internet presence to market your transportation business.

What Can You Do with a Toxic Business Partner?

A bad partnership could lead to profit loss and toxic company culture. The first way of dealing with a toxic business partner is to schedule a meeting to discuss your concerns calmly.

Disruptive Business Model

Disruptive business models are disruptive innovations that bring new business ideas or technology to existing markets. A disruptive business does not fit the profile of a standard business model. Amazon is considered as one of the world's most disruptive companies.

How to Get a Business Loan with Bad Credit

For small business owners with bad credit, the easiest place to get a business loan is with the SBA. Although not easy, entrepreneurs with bad credit can get a small business loan.

How to Get a Small Business Grant

You can get a small business grant from the Small Business Administration. Also, check your local government for small business stimulus grants.

Pros and Cons of Etsy

Etsy Pro: Your products are given a large audience, and you easily sell your merchandise. Etsy Cons: You can only sell handmade or vintage merchandise, and there are many competitors.

What is a Breach of Contract in California?

A breach of contract in California arose when a party to a contract failed to achieve a legal duty the contract created. When a party to a contract fails to fulfill the terms of a binding contract, they are liable for damages for breaching the contract.

Business Equipment Leasing Pros and Cons

One advantage of equipment leasing is that you don’t need to come up with all the cash to buy the equipment. One disadvantage of equipment leasing is higher overall costs than outright purchasing the equipment.

LLC vs DBA

The main difference between an LLC and a DBA is that an LLC is a business entity, and a DBA is a registered fictitious business name. Sole proprietors, general partnerships, and LLC can register for a DBA.

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